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About the Role

This position provides assessment and case management to targeted clientele within the Austin Community Court, focusing on empowering individuals to thrive through impartial justice and compassionate community-based services.

Responsibilities

• Conducts screening and assessment to determine diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, conditions, and addictions; implements and reviews individual treatment plans based on best practice.
• Assists client in the stabilization of bio-psychosocial functioning.
• Provides individual therapy.
• Provides case management, keeps up-to-date documentation, compiles data and informational reports, and prepares cost estimates.
• Refers citizens to appropriate agency or program.
• Records data on appropriate form and/or log.
• Attends meetings and/or seminars.
• Maintains safety and security of self, others, and facility.

Requirements

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of available resources in Austin for persons with multiple concerns including homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health.
• Knowledge of DSM-5.
• Skill in working with criminal offenders.
• Skill in assessment and diagnosis.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• Skill in negotiation with other social service programs.
• Skill in obtaining services for clients.
• Skill in the application of casework principles.
• Skill in the process of interviewing and counseling.
• Skill in prioritizing tasks according to their criticality.
• Skill in operating a computer.
• Ability to work with hard-to-reach populations.
• Ability to be creative in developing treatment options.
• Ability to assess clients for mental health, substance abuse, and medical needs.
• Ability to engage clients and develop rapport.
• Ability to maintain strong boundaries with challenging clients.
• Ability to work well under pressure with multiple tasks.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Valid Driver License.
• Must maintain licensure during employment.
• An LMSW or LPC-I must submit a supervision plan to their respective state board within ninety (90) days of employment working towards their LCSW or LPC licensure.
• Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
• External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite.
• Applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Skills

• Assessment
• Case management
• Individual therapy
• Documentation
• Data compilation
• Report preparation
• Cost estimation
• Referral
• Data recording
• Meeting attendance
• Safety and security maintenance
• DSM-5 knowledge
• Working with criminal offenders
• Assessment and diagnosis
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation
• Casework principles
• Interviewing
• Counseling
• Task prioritization
• Computer operation
• Working with hard-to-reach populations
• Creative treatment option development
• Client assessment for mental health, substance abuse, and medical needs
• Client engagement
• Rapport building
• Boundary maintenance
• Working under pressure
• Teamwork

Location

• 505 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Experience working with adult homeless population
• Experience working with clients with significant mental health issues in a clinical setting
• Experience working with clients with substance abuse issues in a clinical setting
• Experience working in a criminal justice setting

Education Level

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job.

Salary/Compensations

• $60,030 - $74,140.00 annually

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision
• Paid leave time
• Highly competitive retirement plan
• Training opportunities

About the Company

• Austin Community Court is a problem-solving court established in 1999 and was the first community court in Texas and the seventh in the United States.
• The mission of Austin Community Court is to empower people to thrive by providing impartial justice and compassionate community-based services.
• At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities.
• As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – that anchor our delivery of services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites.
• Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.
• Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
• Value and Innovation: Work in an environment where employees are valued, and innovation thrives.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
• Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
• Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
• Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
• Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.
• By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

Equal Opportunity

• The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.
• In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
• City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.